Academics at St. Joseph Catholic School
At St. Joseph’s Catholic School, we provide a comprehensive academic foundation rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic education. Our curriculum is designed to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Beyond core subjects, we integrate faith formation, moral development, and service to others into the daily life of our school.
Our dedicated teachers are committed to creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment where every student can reach their full potential, both academically and spiritually. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to succeed in higher education, in their careers, and as responsible, compassionate members of society.
Our Mission
St. Joseph Catholic School, Galion, together with parents and our extended school family, encourages each student to grow spiritually, to succeed academically, to strengthen physically, and to develop socially.
Academics at St. Joseph Catholic School
For more than 150 years St. Joseph Catholic School has provided a strong educational foundation for students. Students are held to a higher expectation meeting rigorous academic standards and benchmarks while having a variety of instructional practices integrated with a variety of text materials and technology.
We, along with our school families, are dedicated to continual progress and monitoring our students’ achievements. St. Joseph Catholic School follows the Diocese of Toledo Department of Education Academic Standards. Our Diocesan standards are aligned to the Ohio State standards.
Curriculum
Our faith-based comprehensive curriculum boasts instruction in:
- Language Arts (Reading, Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, and Vocabulary)
- Math
- Algebra (for eligible students)
- Science
- Social Studies
- Health
- Art
- Music Appreciation and Instrumental (Recorder)
- Foreign Language (Spanish)
- Technology
- Physical Education
Catholic Identity
- Religious Education
- Daily Prayer
- Service to Others
- Sacramental Prep
We also encourage collaboration between students of all ages demonstrating the behaviors and characteristics of life-long learners such as articulate, caring, faith-led, creative, self-disciplined, responsible, respectful, innovative, critical thinkers, and problem solvers.
Your child can begin their academic journey at the age of three and a half in our preschool program through grade eight. We are confident in the preparation of our students. You can be as well.
Accreditation
St. Joseph Catholic School is accredited by The Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.